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DESCRIPTION
An Outstanding Silt Farm available For Sale, extending to 76.53 Hectares (189.10 Acres), subject to a Farm Business Tenancy until 10th October 2024 at a full Market Rent.
The land is registered with the Rural Land Registry. Entitlements are included and are currently leased to the Tenant. A schedule of land is set out below showing field parcel areas and field references corresponding with the plan and schedule.
In addition, the Roadways, Yard and Buildings serving the holding are included in the sale.
The ashes of R Deptford and a memorial are located within a small fenced area near to The Spinney in field TL5098 1574. Rights to retain the memorial and ashes, and to visit these are reserved by the Vendors.
- Part 34/35 (TL4998 7397)
9.09 Ha (22.46 Acres)
- Field 36 (TL4998 6042)
10.27 Ha (25.37 Acres)
- Field 37 (TL4998 7878)
11.99 Ha (29.63 Acres)
- Field 38/40 (TL5098 1574)
35.85 Ha (88.58 Acres)
- Field 42 (TL5099 5653)
4.64 Ha (11.47 Acres)
- Field 43 (TL5099 4477)
4.69 Ha (11.59 Acres)
Total 76.53 Ha (189.10 Acres)
YARD & BUILDINGS
In addition to the land is a conveniently located farmyard with a number of outbuildings and implement stores including a 500 Tonne grain store with drying floor. The grain store has had concrete grain walls installed to two sides in 2020 as a Landlord's improvement.
PV panels are sited on the grain store and are included with the sale. The purchaser will be transferred the PV subsidy rights with the Tenant benefitting from the electricity usage.
The Grain Store and lean to are included on the current FBT on a Full Repairing and Insuring basis. All other buildings are included in the tenancy and are subject to a schedule requiring repair to no better standard than existing. The purchaser will be required to insure the buildings with the premium reimbursed by the Tenant.
It is understood that part of the larger Nissan Hut has planning consent for general storage.
The yard will NOT be subject to an overage clause. Two recent applications have been submitted under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 but were not allowed.
ROADWAYS
Farm Roads, Access, Barriers, Boundaries, Marker Posts and Non IDB adopted Drainage ditches are the responsibility of the Tenant.
The roadways outlined in green on the attached plan are to be included within the sale. There is a Right of Way across the roadways for the owners and occupiers of the adjoining land. There is a responsibility on the grantees of the Right of Way to pay a fair and reasonable proportion of the costs and expenses incurred in maintain the roads.
The farm has three access routes - from Mumby’s Drove, from Poulter's Drove and directly onto the Sixteen Foot Bank, in part via rights of way.
PAST CROPPING
- Part 34/35 (TL4998 7397)
2020 Potatoes
2019 Wheat
2018 Sugar Beet
2017 Wheat
2016 OSR
2015 Wheat
- Field 36 (TL4998 6042)
2020 Wheat
2019 Potatoes
2018 Wheat
2017 Sugar Beet
2016 Wheat
2015 OSR
- Field 37 (TL4998 7878)
2020 Wheat
2019 Hybrid Rye
2018 Wheat
2017 Sugar Beet
2016 Wheat
2015 Potatoes
- Field 38/40 (TL5098 1574)
2020 Maize (1st year organic conversion)
2019 Leeks/Wheat
2018 Wheat
2017 OSR
2016 Wheat
2015 OSR/Wheat
- Field 42 (TL5099 5653)
2020 Onions
2019 Wheat
2018 OSR
2017 Wheat
2016 Sugar Beet
2015 Wheat
- Field 43 (TL5099 4477)
2020 Onions
2019 Wheat
2018 OSR
2017 Wheat
2016 Sugar Beet
2015 Wheat
TENANCY
The land offered for sale is part of a larger Farm Business Tenancy which covers all of the land (146.10 Ha) currently known as Ralingham Hall Farm.
The tenancy is at a good Market Rent and began on 11th October 2018. There are 4 years remaining on the tenancy with provision for a rent review in 2021 to allow for changes to the Basic Payment Scheme subsidy. The Tenant is responsible for all outgoings including Drainage Rates.
Full details of the tenancy are available upon request to those parties who have viewed with a genuine interest in the purchase of the land.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and has been used to claim entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme. The entitlements belong to the Vendor and are currently leased to the tenant, within the Tenancy.
WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS
The Land is offered subject to all existing rights, including rights of way whether private or public, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supply and other rights, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars.
SOIL & LAND CLASSIFICATION
The land is classified as Grade I and is good quality silt land capable of growing an extensive range of arable and horticultural crops. The land is within the Wisbech soil series. It is a highly fertile and easily worked free draining soil suitable for most arable, vegetable or horticultural crops.
NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE
The land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
PREVIOUS CROPPING
A schedule of previous cropping has been listed on page 4. Previously French Beans, Lettuces and Bulbs have also been grown on the land.
ORGANIC CONVERSION
Field 38/40 is in year 1 of organic conversion, undertaken by the Tenant.
SERVICES
3 Phase electricity to meter in Grain store.
Mains water is connected. Calor Gas for the dryer is payable by the tenant.
An easement runs through the adjoining property Wiccan Lodge for the electricity and water connection to the farmyard.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered For Sale by Private Treaty as a Whole.
POSSESSION
The land and farmyard are offered For Sale subject to the existing six-year Farm Business Tenancy which will run until 10th October 2024.
SPORTING RIGHTS
The sporting rights are included in the sale, but are currently leased to the Tenant.
BOUNDARIES
The land is shown on the attached plan and is for illustration purposes only. The Purchaser will be expected to have inspected and be aware of the boundaries prior to purchase.
Only part of field 34/35 is being sold. A stake is located within the field to mark the boundary although it is currently farmed with adjoining land.
OUTGOINGS
The land falls within the area covered by the Middle Level Commissioners and drainage rates are payable as follows:
Middle Level - 0.26p/£ - £3,261.70
Upwell IDB - 0.21p/£ - £2,634.45
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Agent Maxey Grounds & Co LLP. Please ask for John Maxey or Natalie Jeary for further information.
DIRECTIONS
From Wisbech take the A1101 to Outwell and then Upwell through to Three Holes. Turn right on to Mumby's Drove and follow the road till the end. The Farmyard can be found on the right-hand side.
From March/Chatteris take the B1098 Sixteen Foot Bank to Upwell. Turn Right at Croft Road to join the A1101 at Three Holes. Turn right on to Mumby's Drove and follow the road till the end. The Farmyard can be found on the right-hand side.
Postcode for Sat Nav PE14 9JT
An Outstanding Silt Farm available For Sale, extending to 76.53 Hectares (189.10 Acres), subject to a Farm Business Tenancy until 10th October 2024 at a full Market Rent.
The land is registered with the Rural Land Registry. Entitlements are included and are currently leased to the Tenant. A schedule of land is set out below showing field parcel areas and field references corresponding with the plan and schedule.
In addition, the Roadways, Yard and Buildings serving the holding are included in the sale.
The ashes of R Deptford and a memorial are located within a small fenced area near to The Spinney in field TL5098 1574. Rights to retain the memorial and ashes, and to visit these are reserved by the Vendors.
- Part 34/35 (TL4998 7397)
9.09 Ha (22.46 Acres)
- Field 36 (TL4998 6042)
10.27 Ha (25.37 Acres)
- Field 37 (TL4998 7878)
11.99 Ha (29.63 Acres)
- Field 38/40 (TL5098 1574)
35.85 Ha (88.58 Acres)
- Field 42 (TL5099 5653)
4.64 Ha (11.47 Acres)
- Field 43 (TL5099 4477)
4.69 Ha (11.59 Acres)
Total 76.53 Ha (189.10 Acres)
YARD & BUILDINGS
In addition to the land is a conveniently located farmyard with a number of outbuildings and implement stores including a 500 Tonne grain store with drying floor. The grain store has had concrete grain walls installed to two sides in 2020 as a Landlord's improvement.
PV panels are sited on the grain store and are included with the sale. The purchaser will be transferred the PV subsidy rights with the Tenant benefitting from the electricity usage.
The Grain Store and lean to are included on the current FBT on a Full Repairing and Insuring basis. All other buildings are included in the tenancy and are subject to a schedule requiring repair to no better standard than existing. The purchaser will be required to insure the buildings with the premium reimbursed by the Tenant.
It is understood that part of the larger Nissan Hut has planning consent for general storage.
The yard will NOT be subject to an overage clause. Two recent applications have been submitted under Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 but were not allowed.
ROADWAYS
Farm Roads, Access, Barriers, Boundaries, Marker Posts and Non IDB adopted Drainage ditches are the responsibility of the Tenant.
The roadways outlined in green on the attached plan are to be included within the sale. There is a Right of Way across the roadways for the owners and occupiers of the adjoining land. There is a responsibility on the grantees of the Right of Way to pay a fair and reasonable proportion of the costs and expenses incurred in maintain the roads.
The farm has three access routes - from Mumby’s Drove, from Poulter's Drove and directly onto the Sixteen Foot Bank, in part via rights of way.
PAST CROPPING
- Part 34/35 (TL4998 7397)
2020 Potatoes
2019 Wheat
2018 Sugar Beet
2017 Wheat
2016 OSR
2015 Wheat
- Field 36 (TL4998 6042)
2020 Wheat
2019 Potatoes
2018 Wheat
2017 Sugar Beet
2016 Wheat
2015 OSR
- Field 37 (TL4998 7878)
2020 Wheat
2019 Hybrid Rye
2018 Wheat
2017 Sugar Beet
2016 Wheat
2015 Potatoes
- Field 38/40 (TL5098 1574)
2020 Maize (1st year organic conversion)
2019 Leeks/Wheat
2018 Wheat
2017 OSR
2016 Wheat
2015 OSR/Wheat
- Field 42 (TL5099 5653)
2020 Onions
2019 Wheat
2018 OSR
2017 Wheat
2016 Sugar Beet
2015 Wheat
- Field 43 (TL5099 4477)
2020 Onions
2019 Wheat
2018 OSR
2017 Wheat
2016 Sugar Beet
2015 Wheat
TENANCY
The land offered for sale is part of a larger Farm Business Tenancy which covers all of the land (146.10 Ha) currently known as Ralingham Hall Farm.
The tenancy is at a good Market Rent and began on 11th October 2018. There are 4 years remaining on the tenancy with provision for a rent review in 2021 to allow for changes to the Basic Payment Scheme subsidy. The Tenant is responsible for all outgoings including Drainage Rates.
Full details of the tenancy are available upon request to those parties who have viewed with a genuine interest in the purchase of the land.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and has been used to claim entitlements under the Basic Payment Scheme. The entitlements belong to the Vendor and are currently leased to the tenant, within the Tenancy.
WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS
The Land is offered subject to all existing rights, including rights of way whether private or public, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supply and other rights, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars.
SOIL & LAND CLASSIFICATION
The land is classified as Grade I and is good quality silt land capable of growing an extensive range of arable and horticultural crops. The land is within the Wisbech soil series. It is a highly fertile and easily worked free draining soil suitable for most arable, vegetable or horticultural crops.
NITRATE VULNERABLE ZONE
The land is within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.
PREVIOUS CROPPING
A schedule of previous cropping has been listed on page 4. Previously French Beans, Lettuces and Bulbs have also been grown on the land.
ORGANIC CONVERSION
Field 38/40 is in year 1 of organic conversion, undertaken by the Tenant.
SERVICES
3 Phase electricity to meter in Grain store.
Mains water is connected. Calor Gas for the dryer is payable by the tenant.
An easement runs through the adjoining property Wiccan Lodge for the electricity and water connection to the farmyard.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered For Sale by Private Treaty as a Whole.
POSSESSION
The land and farmyard are offered For Sale subject to the existing six-year Farm Business Tenancy which will run until 10th October 2024.
SPORTING RIGHTS
The sporting rights are included in the sale, but are currently leased to the Tenant.
BOUNDARIES
The land is shown on the attached plan and is for illustration purposes only. The Purchaser will be expected to have inspected and be aware of the boundaries prior to purchase.
Only part of field 34/35 is being sold. A stake is located within the field to mark the boundary although it is currently farmed with adjoining land.
OUTGOINGS
The land falls within the area covered by the Middle Level Commissioners and drainage rates are payable as follows:
Middle Level - 0.26p/£ - £3,261.70
Upwell IDB - 0.21p/£ - £2,634.45
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Agent Maxey Grounds & Co LLP. Please ask for John Maxey or Natalie Jeary for further information.
DIRECTIONS
From Wisbech take the A1101 to Outwell and then Upwell through to Three Holes. Turn right on to Mumby's Drove and follow the road till the end. The Farmyard can be found on the right-hand side.
From March/Chatteris take the B1098 Sixteen Foot Bank to Upwell. Turn Right at Croft Road to join the A1101 at Three Holes. Turn right on to Mumby's Drove and follow the road till the end. The Farmyard can be found on the right-hand side.
Postcode for Sat Nav PE14 9JT
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